satellite

Speech parts

1. satellite - Noun

2. satellite - Adjective

3. satellite - Verb

4. satellite - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

An attendant attached to a prince or other powerful person; hence, an obsequious dependent.

A secondary planet which revolves about another planet; as, the moon is a satellite of the earth. See Solar system, under Solar.

Situated near; accompanying; as, the satellite veins, those which accompany the arteries.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

orbiter artificial satellite moon dependent planet subordinate dependency follower attendant spacecraft vassal henchman space probe communications satellite weather satellite
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Hypernyms

air equipment broadcast send beam transmit

Hyponyms

galilean moon spacecraft space station sputnik space vehicle

Phrases with the word

satellite television satellite phone communications satellite weather satellite satellite dish spy satellite

Anagrams

telestial

Examples

a city and its satellite communities Source: Internet

2003–2004 mean annual clear-sky and total-sky albedo Earth's surface albedo is regularly estimated via Earth observation satellite sensors such as NASA 's MODIS instruments on board the Terra and Aqua satellites. Source: Internet

According to Zhang, the research team will still try to launch the satellite at the end of 2021. Source: Internet

“Aboriginal linguist Eve Fesl described mainstream satellite television as a ‘cultural nerve gas’. Source: Internet

According to him, satellite broadcasting is linear, not a two-way system, as satellite broadcasters are unable to determine when a subscriber is connected and/or watching which channel is being viewed. Source: Internet

According to a NASA document, Laika was placed in the capsule of the satellite on October 31, 1957—three days before the start of the mission. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

sateless satellect satellitary satellite broadcast satellite broadcasting satellite bus